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Updates during this time of pandemic and resources for prayer at home

Holy Week and Easter

There’s a whole range of resources for Holy Week and Easter!

Numerous churches are streaming thoughts, prayers and reflections, https://www.trurodiocese.org.uk/live-streaming-services-2020/

In particular +Philip has recorded his thoughts and reflections for Palm Sunday that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxXfKN_lEQc&feature=youtu.be

You can see the order of service here: Bishop Philip Palm Sunday order of service

+Philip will also be providing similar for Good Friday and Easter Day, details to follow.

For something a little different, on Facebook look for J.John or look here https://canonjjohn.com/shareyourhope/  or here  https://www.youtube.com/user/philotrust/

Or if you’d like something on TV or radio, have a look here: 1. St Germans Group Parish news 4th April

A very good resource is https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online

In particular this page from that website features resources for Holy Week and Easter – there’s a lot going on:  https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/stories-and-features/how-church-england-adapting-plans-holy-week-and-easter-meet

Or

Browse a whole range of prayers you can choose from to read – or listen to:

Or using your computer, tablet or phone (as you prefer) and from your web browser access morning and evening prayer using these links:

For Morning Prayer in Lent use https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/morning-and-evening#mm008e7g

For Evening Prayer in Lent use  https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/morning-and-evening#mm008e7h

To read or hear the prayer for today, click on this link: http://cofe.io/TodaysPrayer

Browse around the various pages and you’re sure to find something that interests you.

Alternatively download an App for your tablet or phone. Church House Publishing or provide a number of these Apps and these can be downloaded from https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/daily-prayer

Visit our A Church Near You website for Tideford for additional resources including online streaming of services.

The normal ‘Sunday Sheet’ can be found here:  Palm Sunday

WE EXTEND A SPECIAL WELCOME to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable or dirt poor.

We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers.

We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woken up or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you are more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago.

We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit mums, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you are having problems, are down in the dumps or don’t like ‘organised religion’. (We’re not too keen on it either!)

We offer a welcome to those who think that the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to church.

Parish Contacts

Parish Priest: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker – main point of contact for all matters

Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods

Readers/Licensed Lay Ministers: Richard Laugharne, Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters

For weddings, baptisms, funerals and church services:  Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne

Children’s work: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, Evelyn Reed, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne

Messy Church: Evelyn Reed

For buildings and general parish enquiries: the Parish Wardens:   Paul Gribble and Bill Woods

For Safeguarding:  Margaret Sylvester-Thorne

Pastoral Visitors Team:  Pat Paxton

Parish Giving Scheme:  David Watters

Finances: the Treasurer, Paul Gribble

Electoral Roll: Brenda Daw

Enquiries about individual churches:

Downderry:  Andrew Pidgen

Hessenford: Fran Moore

St Germans: Richard Laugharne

Tideford: Sue Merrick

Deanery Synod Reps:  Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters and Bill Woods

PCC Members for April 2019

Sue Booth, Fiona Bristow, Yvonne Byles, Dawn Couling, Jenny Daniel, Sue Merrick, Fran Moore, Hugh Parker, Andrew Pidgen, Tim Pullin, Evelyn Reed, Rosemary Stevenson

Hire and other info on St Germans Priory Church for events:

The St Germans Priory Trust:   www.stgermanspriory.info

Hire of the Church Hall in Hessenford:  http://www.hessenford.net

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Lynn’s Letter

Lent: A Season of Preparation
“Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come”.

(1 Timothy 4:7-8)

Or as The New Living Translation puts it; “Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness.” Even as an athlete prepares for excellence in sport, so we should prepare for excellence in spiritual things.   This of course takes time, commitment, and involvement for personal reflection, for special prayers and perhaps enhancing our scriptural knowledge by using a Bible reading scheme or joining in with a Lent course.

Spending Time with God during Lent will allow us to uncover the broken areas of our lives and will let Jesus build us into people fit for his kingdom, and ready for Easter.  So, let us use this season of Lent as a time to get ourselves spiritually fit; we know we will feel better for it!

Loving God, as we journey through this holy season of Lent, give us strength and courage to make the changes that are needed in our lives. Open our hearts and minds to your steadfast presence and help us to put our trust in you. Amen.

Regards

Lynn

~   News and Events in the Parish   ~

Given concern over the current community health situation and guidance received, all public events are being monitored and may be postponed or cancelled. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date.

Community Lunches

Cancelled until further notice

The community lunches take place weekly on Wednesdays at 12 noon in St Nicolas Church, Downderry.

No charge! Donations welcome

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Coffee Morning and Soup and Pud Lunches 2020

in aid of Parish Mission and Ministry

All lunches cancelled until further notice

10.30am – 1.30pm

All in the parish and visitors are invited to coffee and lunch (home made soups) and to browse the local group and charity stalls.

No charge! Donations welcome

Charity stalls, delicious cakes and a variety of goods on sale

Future dates: May 2nd, July 11th, September 12th and November 14th

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Pub Theology

All meetings cancelled until further notice

A chance to discuss ideas and thoughts about all matter of things theological.

After a short introduction of 5 minutes, the conversation is open.

Meet at The Eliot Arms pub St Germans, 7.30 – 9pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Topics:       Stages of life: a theological perspective

February 26th – Old Age – pub closed, postponed to March 25th

            For any enquiries or suggestions, ring Richard Laugharne (01503-230333).   All welcome!

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Messy Church

meeting in St Germans Methodist Church

THIRD Saturday of the month – all welcome!

Next session:  CANCELLED until further notice 21st March 10.30am-12 noon

Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality – it’s fun!

If you’d like to help out please speak to Evelyn or ring her on 01503 230449

Find out more at https://www.messychurch.org.uk/what-messy-church-and-isnt

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Events at St Germans Priory Church

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None at present

Services and events in our other Benefice Churches